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... 3 Hardware and software requirements 3 Using the Documentation Browser 3 Features and specifications 4 Notices and statements in this document 6 Major components of the server 7 Chapter 2. Solving problems 53 Diagnostic tools overview 53 © Copyright IBM Corp. 2006, 2008 iii Installing options 9 Installation guidelines 9 System reliability guidelines 9 Working inside the server with the power on the...
... 3 Hardware and software requirements 3 Using the Documentation Browser 3 Features and specifications 4 Notices and statements in this document 6 Major components of the server 7 Chapter 2. Solving problems 53 Diagnostic tools overview 53 © Copyright IBM Corp. 2006, 2008 iii Installing options 9 Installation guidelines 9 System reliability guidelines 9 Working inside the server with the power on the...
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Depending on the server model, some features might not be available, or some specifications might not apply. 4 IBM System x3550 Type 7978: Installation Guide Click Help for detailed information about using the Documentation Browser. Features and specifications The following information is a summary of the features and specifications of the most occurrences. order of the server. Click a document to view it, and press Crtl+F to use the Acrobat search function or Alt+F to use the xpdf search function within the document.
Depending on the server model, some features might not be available, or some specifications might not apply. 4 IBM System x3550 Type 7978: Installation Guide Click Help for detailed information about using the Documentation Browser. Features and specifications The following information is a summary of the features and specifications of the most occurrences. order of the server. Click a document to view it, and press Crtl+F to use the Acrobat search function or Alt+F to use the xpdf search function within the document.
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... ports (two front and two rear) v Type: PC2-5300, 667 MHz, ECC, v One Advanced System DDR II fully buffered SDRAM Management RJ-45 (active only DIMMs only when a Remote Supervisor v Slots: Eight... 440 mm (17.3 inches) v Maximum weight: 15.4 kg (34 lb) when fully configured http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/ Integrated functions: serverproven/compat/us/. Chapter 1. Server on : 8% to the procedures specified ...room reflections and other nearby noise sources. Minimum: 200 V ac - Features and specifications Microprocessor: Power supply: v Intel® Xeon™ FC-LGA 771 dual-core ...
... ports (two front and two rear) v Type: PC2-5300, 667 MHz, ECC, v One Advanced System DDR II fully buffered SDRAM Management RJ-45 (active only DIMMs only when a Remote Supervisor v Slots: Eight... 440 mm (17.3 inches) v Maximum weight: 15.4 kg (34 lb) when fully configured http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/ Integrated functions: serverproven/compat/us/. Chapter 1. Server on : 8% to the procedures specified ...room reflections and other nearby noise sources. Minimum: 200 V ac - Features and specifications Microprocessor: Power supply: v Intel® Xeon™ FC-LGA 771 dual-core ...
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... before performing any additional procedures that the following precautions: - v Back up IBM server hardware. v Blue on hot-swap components.) See the instructions for removing or installing a specific hot-swap component for installing hardware options in a safe place. If you ...However, you remove or install the component. System reliability guidelines To help you need more detailed instructions, see http://www.ibm.com/servers/ eserver/serverproven/compat/us/. v Orange on a component or an orange label on the IBM System x Documentation CD. These instructions are intended ...
... before performing any additional procedures that the following precautions: - v Back up IBM server hardware. v Blue on hot-swap components.) See the instructions for removing or installing a specific hot-swap component for installing hardware options in a safe place. If you ...However, you remove or install the component. System reliability guidelines To help you need more detailed instructions, see http://www.ibm.com/servers/ eserver/serverproven/compat/us/. v Orange on a component or an orange label on the IBM System x Documentation CD. These instructions are intended ...
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...array of simple-swap SATA hard disk drives. To start , see "Configuring hot-swap SAS or hot-swap SATA RAID" on the IBM System x Documentation CD. Follow the instructions on page 38. c. d. View the readme file to learn about your server. Start the setup...of the ServerGuide program is designed for your IBM server. Chapter 4. Configuring the server The ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD provides software setup tools and installation tools that are installed and uses that are specifically designed for your operating system and adapter. v Remote Supervisor Adapter II ...
...array of simple-swap SATA hard disk drives. To start , see "Configuring hot-swap SAS or hot-swap SATA RAID" on the IBM System x Documentation CD. Follow the instructions on page 38. c. d. View the readme file to learn about your server. Start the setup...of the ServerGuide program is designed for your IBM server. Chapter 4. Configuring the server The ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD provides software setup tools and installation tools that are installed and uses that are specifically designed for your operating system and adapter. v Remote Supervisor Adapter II ...
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... Select this section assumes that you can configure the RAID controller before making a selection. Additional information about a specific object in Startable CD mode, turn on the IBM ServeRAID Support CD for additional information about RAID technology and instructions for using ServeRAID Manager to initialize drives. In the... the CD-RW/DVD drive. For information about ServeRAID Manager is on the server, you install the operating system. then, insert the CD into an array and create a hot-spare drive. Chapter 4. v Disk Utilities Select this section. 5.
... Select this section assumes that you can configure the RAID controller before making a selection. Additional information about a specific object in Startable CD mode, turn on the IBM ServeRAID Support CD for additional information about RAID technology and instructions for using ServeRAID Manager to initialize drives. In the... the CD-RW/DVD drive. For information about ServeRAID Manager is on the server, you install the operating system. then, insert the CD into an array and create a hot-spare drive. Chapter 4. v Disk Utilities Select this section. 5.
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...the server and press F1. Select Devices and I /O Ports sections of the BMC firmware from http://www.ibm.com/ systems/support/. then, make sure that the values are set as a root user to enable SOL sessions for .... Press Esc twice to expose the Linux initialization (booting) process. You must configure the Linux operating system to exit the Baseboard Management Controller (BMC) Settings and Advanced Setup sections of the following the instructions ... Dedicated. Update the BMC firmware: a. See the documentation for your specific Linux operating-system type for your Linux operating...
...the server and press F1. Select Devices and I /O Ports sections of the BMC firmware from http://www.ibm.com/ systems/support/. then, make sure that the values are set as a root user to enable SOL sessions for .... Press Esc twice to expose the Linux initialization (booting) process. You must configure the Linux operating system to exit the Baseboard Management Controller (BMC) Settings and Advanced Setup sections of the following the instructions ... Dedicated. Update the BMC firmware: a. See the documentation for your specific Linux operating-system type for your Linux operating...
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... about the error. also cause the TEMP LED to ac power and restart the server. See "Features and specifications" on the system board. RAID A RAID controller error has occurred. Lit light path diagnostics LED with the RAID controller. 70 IBM System x3550 Type 7978: Installation Guide PS2 The power supply in bay 1 has failed. v Check the...
... about the error. also cause the TEMP LED to ac power and restart the server. See "Features and specifications" on the system board. RAID A RAID controller error has occurred. Lit light path diagnostics LED with the RAID controller. 70 IBM System x3550 Type 7978: Installation Guide PS2 The power supply in bay 1 has failed. v Check the...
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... to minimize any potential effects of EEE on proper disposal of these batteries, contact IBM at end of hazardous substances in your call. For the European Union: 78 IBM System x3550 Type 7978: Installation Guide Conformément à la directive, ladite étiquette pr... Customer participation is to be collected separately and to http://www.ibm.com/ibm/environment/ products/index.shtml or contact your local IBM representative. In the United States, IBM has established a return process for specific battery information. L'etiquette du système respecte la Directive ...
... to minimize any potential effects of EEE on proper disposal of these batteries, contact IBM at end of hazardous substances in your call. For the European Union: 78 IBM System x3550 Type 7978: Installation Guide Conformément à la directive, ladite étiquette pr... Customer participation is to be collected separately and to http://www.ibm.com/ibm/environment/ products/index.shtml or contact your local IBM representative. In the United States, IBM has established a return process for specific battery information. L'etiquette du système respecte la Directive ...
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...eject button 30 CD-RW/DVD drive specifications 5 Class A electronic emission notice 80 CLI 40 command-line interface commands identify 51 power 52 sel 52 sysinfo 52 © Copyright IBM Corp. 2006, 2008 command-line interface (continued) remote management 51 system identification over a LAN 51 over a... serial port 51 view BMC system event log 51 command-line interface ( See CLI) configuration hardware 35...
...eject button 30 CD-RW/DVD drive specifications 5 Class A electronic emission notice 80 CLI 40 command-line interface commands identify 51 power 52 sel 52 sysinfo 52 © Copyright IBM Corp. 2006, 2008 command-line interface (continued) remote management 51 system identification over a LAN 51 over a... serial port 51 view BMC system event log 51 command-line interface ( See CLI) configuration hardware 35...
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... hot-swap hard disk drive 14 microprocessor 22 integrated functions 5 integrated Serial ATA controller, configuring 39 intermittent problems 58 84 IBM System x3550 Type 7978: Installation Guide IPMI protocol 40 Shell 40 L LED ac power 31 CD-RW/DVD drive activity 30 dc power 31 ...42 Red Hat 42 Serial over LAN configuration 41 SUSE SLES configuration 46 M memory problems 60 specifications 5 microprocessor heat sink 24 installing 22 problems 61 specifications 5 Microsoft Windows Emergency Management System 48 monitor problems 61 mouse problems 59 N notes 6 notes, important 76 notices 75 electronic...
... hot-swap hard disk drive 14 microprocessor 22 integrated functions 5 integrated Serial ATA controller, configuring 39 intermittent problems 58 84 IBM System x3550 Type 7978: Installation Guide IPMI protocol 40 Shell 40 L LED ac power 31 CD-RW/DVD drive activity 30 dc power 31 ...42 Red Hat 42 Serial over LAN configuration 41 SUSE SLES configuration 46 M memory problems 60 specifications 5 microprocessor heat sink 24 installing 22 problems 61 specifications 5 Microsoft Windows Emergency Management System 48 monitor problems 61 mouse problems 59 N notes 6 notes, important 76 notices 75 electronic...
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... PCI expansion slots 5 pointing device problems 59 POST beep codes 53 error codes 54 power power-control button 30 power-on LED 32 server 32 specifications 5 supply 5 power problems 65 power-on LED 30 LED, rear 31 self-test beep codes 53 problems CD-ROM, DVD-ROM drive 56... 33 slots 5 slot 1, installing a PCI-X low profile adapter 16 software problems 68 software service and support 74 solving problems 53 specifications 4 standby mode 32 starting Array Configuration Utility 39 statements and notices 6 support, web site 73 system error LED front 30 error LED, rear 31 information LED 30 Index 85
... PCI expansion slots 5 pointing device problems 59 POST beep codes 53 error codes 54 power power-control button 30 power-on LED 32 server 32 specifications 5 supply 5 power problems 65 power-on LED 30 LED, rear 31 self-test beep codes 53 problems CD-ROM, DVD-ROM drive 56... 33 slots 5 slot 1, installing a PCI-X low profile adapter 16 software problems 68 software service and support 74 solving problems 53 specifications 4 standby mode 32 starting Array Configuration Utility 39 statements and notices 6 support, web site 73 system error LED front 30 error LED, rear 31 information LED 30 Index 85
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... LED front 30 system-locator LED, rear 31 systems-management Ethernet connector 32 T telephone numbers 74 temperature 5 TOE 5 trademarks 75 troubleshooting tables 56 turning off the server 33 turning off the server, baseboard ..., IBM ServeRAID Configuration 36 Utility, Array Configuration 39 V video connector front 30 rear 31 video controller specifications 5 viewing the configuration Serial ATA controller 40 ServeRAID Manager 38 W Wake on LAN feature 32 web site publication ordering 73 support 73 support line, telephone numbers 74 Windows 2003 configuration SOL 48 86 IBM System x3550 Type 7978:...
... LED front 30 system-locator LED, rear 31 systems-management Ethernet connector 32 T telephone numbers 74 temperature 5 TOE 5 trademarks 75 troubleshooting tables 56 turning off the server 33 turning off the server, baseboard ..., IBM ServeRAID Configuration 36 Utility, Array Configuration 39 V video connector front 30 rear 31 video controller specifications 5 viewing the configuration Serial ATA controller 40 ServeRAID Manager 38 W Wake on LAN feature 32 web site publication ordering 73 support 73 support line, telephone numbers 74 Windows 2003 configuration SOL 48 86 IBM System x3550 Type 7978:...